[livingwith]

I have had bladder problem all my life. I have had my bladder stretched several times and it still didn’t help. After a long time of trying different things, I was finally sent to a specialist and he told me I had IC I was put on elimron. I have been on elimron for six years and it is a miracle drug. The drug is extremely expensive and it cost me $464.00 for a two months supplies at which my drug plan will not cover. I not sure how much longer I can continue because of the cost. I onl...Read the full article

[rubyjenkins67]

I completely understand where you are coming from, as do many others I am sure. I was put on Elmiron when first diagnosed with IC and I stayed on it about 2-3 years and didn't feel it done much. Maybe I didn't give it a chance. The drugs are expensive for this condition and I don't know how some people do it. I am a single mother and work full time to support my family, but trying to take care of my IC is very difficult at times. When I get a bad flare up, I go in for the heparin cocktail that is pushed straight into my bladder. I usually have to do 3-4 in a roll for it to finally ease the pain. I know owe one doctor over $700 and another doctor over $600 for these treatments. That is after insurance paid. When I first started going for these treatments almost 6 years ago, my insurance paid as if just an office visit and it only cost me $10 co-pay. The past 3 years they have decided to change it and are considering this procedure a surgery! I don't even see a doctor when I go in to get these treatments. A nurse does it and it takes all of about 5 minutes and each treatment is like $300-400 each! I try to do everything in my power not to do things or eat things I'm not suppose to prevent having an attack. I can't afford to chance it. People with IC need help with medical expenses and I don't know how to get it.